Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-18
DAILY HERALD.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Appropriately Observed in
s, 49, Los Angeles.
A VERY CREDITABLE PARADE.
Exercises at Turnverein Hall-Ad-
dress Of President Daly-Ora-
tion of s. +. spencer.

tiOn OF 3. II. spencer.
The time -honored custom of observing
the natal day of the Patron Saint of Ire
Iaud was not neglected in this city yes.
terday. Nearly everybody ON the street
displayed the dear little, sweet little
shamrock, or bit of green ribbon. The
Ancient Order of Hibernians turned out
in parade and made a magnificent dis
play. Fred Dohs' City Band led the
prsoossion and discoursed many of those
airs that are so dear to the heart Of an
Irishman.
At 3 o'clock the exercises were held in
Turnverein Hall. There was . large
crowd in attendance and everything
passed off in the most delightful manner.
The hall was festooned with evergreens
ard tho ,colors Of Ireland were displayed
on every side. On the handsomely dec
sssAed stage were Messrs. John Moriar.
y, John O'Niel. s. F. Spencer, Fathers
Saith and Hall. Mr.. Ed. Roach, NJ.
Mcmahon. C. Hixson. H. F. Sheridan,
Dan and Josie Sullivan and others.
Nj. j. G. DAILY, President of the Day,
called the audience to order and made q
brief opening address, He said: "The
cnskom Of observing st. Patrick's Day is
not . new one, but has existed for years.
There may be little significance attached
TO it in Los Angeles, but from pole
to pole voices cry out for the freedom
Of, ireland. This poor dowu-trodden
country has never ceased to oppose the
oppression of England. She is to-day
raising her shackled hands and implor.
ing the people of the world to assist in
releasing her from her thralldom. The
treatment of Ireland is q burning. cry
ing shame and the time has come when
ali assistance should be rendered her by
American Irishmen. The past is behind
ps and this is not the time when the
sons of Irishmen should weep over the
woes and wrongs of the oppressed coun.
Ssy or pore over the blood stained pages
of history, but they should rouse them.
selves and prepare to do battle for the
down .trodden nation" The speaker
said: 'Thres years ago I was not in
favor Of dynamite. thought it was
not policy. To-day in the light OF the
Queens speech delivered from the
throne of England, in which she saws
chat Ireland must be coerced, l say, let
clip the dogs of war. France, Russia and
Gerrany are spending millions to pre-
pare for war, and il the expression of the
Queen is to be the policy of England, l
say let Irish money, brains and arms, in
America be devoted to the amelioration
of the condition Of the finest spot on
this earth-Irelend. America threw off
the yoke OF dependence and fought for
her liberty, and Ireland should do the
same. The Irish-Americans will aid her
by every means in their power. The
Irish should blot out England, if it is
necessary to protect themselves"
Mr. DAILY was frequently interrupted
by the applause of his audience. At the
conclusion of his remarks he introduced
Mrs josie Sullivan, who sang the ''Dear
Little Shamrock, and on encore sang a
medley of Irish airs, which sent thrill
through the whole audience. Mr.. Geo.
ID. Kerwin also sang several patriotic
airs which were well received.
The President then introduced the
orator Of the day, whose remarks are
given below:
GRAFTON OF s. F. SPENCER.
Upon the eve of the great feast of
Easter, more than fourteen centuries
ago, the lingering rays of the declining
sun lit up scene of most unwonted
spleudor. Most beautiful and imposing
that day was the aspect OF the royal hill
Of Tara, for Leary, the monarch of Erin,
was celebrating with royal magnifieence
the anniversary of his bir4h. From far
and near the magnates and princes of
the land had assembled, with all the
glitter of pomp and pride, to do him
honor, and at the sunset hour the great
banquet hall of Tara was thronged with
noisy revelers. from the King sur
rounded by his princes and Druid priests
TO freemen of the lowest rank.
In the heighth of their boisterous
mirth sudden hush fell upon the noisy
'thrOng, followed by low and ominous
murmurey then o wild tumult of rage,
for far away upon the heights of Tara
daring hand had kindled FIRE that
blazed brightly in the distance, an insult
TO their gods and defiance to them.
selves.
s. Tho guards hastened to secure the
offender. An hundred hands felt for the
ready spear and an hundred hearts
decreed his death without waiting to
hear his defense. The messengers
returned, and in their midst stood q
utdsr ~lnpa oI Ioeo
before the vast assemblage; of fearless
aspect and dignifed mein, and with
$pirit undaunted ne faced the lowering
brows and flashing eyes of his angered
captors. In reply to their indignant
questions, like one inspired. he pleaded
his masters cause eloquently and we'll.
> As Paul on Mars hill, among the Athe.
mans, stood this undaunted missionary
among the Druid priests and Pagan
princes; alone upon the hill of Tara,
Needless isit for me to speak his name ;
needless for me to sound his praises.
On this day ever dear to the memory
of our patron saint, we meet to render
loving homage to bis hallowed name
and to weave the garlands of affection
around his sacred urn. Wherever the
true son of Erin breathes the air of
heaven to-day, whether upon Australian
sheep farms or in his own loved isle of
Beauty" whether in the snowy climes
Of the Northland, or in the sunny land
Of the South, all will do reverence to
the glorious memory of Irelands great
apostle; and blended, too, with these
sacred recollections will be the memories
Of his native land, her lakes and fells,
her low-thatched cottages, her glories
and her misfortunes. l hope that on
this day, hallowed as it is to the heart
Of every true IrishDan, I may be par.
doned if speak some of the sentiments
Of my heart--sentiments which have
been woven into my very existence. and
which will carry with me to my grave.